US
Child Rights in the US
The US has seen a dramatic rise in child labor violations. In 2024 the US Department of Labor (DOL) found over 4000 children employed in violation of the law, up 31% since 2019. These violations have resulted in more than $15 million in penalties for employers, reflecting an 89% increase compared to 2023*. Minors found working in hazardous occupations grew by 26% in 2023 and by 94% since 2015.
At the same time, US companies and supply chains are increasingly expected to align with global human rights due diligence frameworks and legislation to ensure their operations do not violate human rights.
Supporting You in the US
As child labour cases rise across the US and expectations for robust human rights due diligence intensify, The Centre stands as a leading expert in helping businesses identify, mitigate and remediate these risks effectively. Leveraging over a decade of global expertise and four years of on-the-ground work in the US, we provide tailored solutions including policy and procedure review and development, risk assessments and capacity-building, and developing sustainable remediation systems and protocols that ensure a robust response to child labour in US supply chains. The Centre has full-time staff and a network of consultants based in the US to implement programmes and support businesses.
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